Description
100% Italian organic whole chickpeas. The chickpea is a seed of a herbaceous plant (Cicer arietinum) of the Fabaceae family originating from the East and cultivated in the ancient world by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Its Latin name “cicer” derives from the Greek kikis and means strength, energy and vigor, referring to its energetic properties, while the term “arietinum” refers to the shape of the seed, similar to the head of a ram. Rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, K and minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium.